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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,591.59, 238,175.79 and 96,111.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,591.59, 238,175.79 and 96,111.66 is: 132,633.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,591.59 : 238,175.79 = 96,111.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,591.59/238,175.79 = 96,111.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,591.59x = 238,175.79 × 96,111.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,591.59x = 22,891,470,548.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,891,470,548.71/172,591.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,633.75

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